PG&E plans to place a purchase order for 200 of Phoenix Motorcar's vehicles annually to assist in its daily operation of serving over 70,000 square miles in...
My dealer wanted $349 for a recent service which appeared to be check fluids and clean brakes etc. I said no he said if any of the items resulted in failure I...
... I think not. This one in particular is making a dishonest presentation. The Prius maintenance guide tells all that should be done. As a matter of...
I think I'd ask the dealer for a signed letter to that effect and then, once you have it in-hand, forward it on to the regional Toyota Service Manager and ask...
My father-in-law asked me to post this problem: Last Friday the "check engine" lite came on, and stayed on. Tuesday I took it to Toyota who told me it needed a...
... It could well be the catalytic converter. 150K miles is a reasonable life for one. I don't think any of your other options would trigger a cat converter...
Hi Marie, - What year Prius does your father-in-law have? - Did the dealer note the diagnostic trouble codes on the repair invoice? If you provide the DTCs, I...
Hello, The April 2007 Consumer Reports (CR) issue ranks the Prius "...as the most satisfying vehicle overall for the fourth straight year, with 92% of owners...
we bought a used 02 prius with 45k on it 3 years ago. we are happy with it, but i gave up going to the dealer a year and a half ago after the battery gooping...
... What model year, and what codes were pulled (which caused the check engine light)? Have there been any other odd things going on with the Prius, other...
... US 2001-2003 Prius only have the federal 8 year/100,000 mile hybrid systems warranty. Since they are not classified as an AT-PZEV, they do not have the 10...
I've been toying with the idea of buying a Prius for years now but now that my truck is getting closer to retirement, I'm actually doing something about it. I...
Take the list of required actions to another mechanic, one you trust, and have them do it. Unless there is something in that list requiring Prius specific...
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Hi Bechi, Mr. Tall Guy may have longer legs than other men of similar height. I suggest you visit your local dealer and sit in a Prius demo car, if you have...
I had that happen to me when I first bought my Prius (01/2005) but it's not a problem any more. The problem wasn't the car, it was me. The Prius steering is...
Hi Larry, At 45K miles, the applicable Toyota warranties would be powertrain, emissions, and hybrid system. The 3 year/36K bumper-to-bumper warranty has...
Is "FOS" a politically correct web acronym? hope so, 'cause they probably are The CEL can be triggered by a number of things, none of them life-threatening. ...
... happy ... did ... change ... they ... use ... the ... 70 ... experience ... Those are some impressive prices. In particular, I'd hope that price on the...
... Gary gave me this same advice a couple of years ago... but it was phrased more like, "release your death grip on the wheel, nitwit." See how far we've...
Sorry, forgot to mention that his Prius is a 2002. I'll ask him if he was given any codes when he took it in. I doubt it, since he complains about the dealer...
... I paid 130€ for the transaxle oil change... which I think it reasonable, considering that it fits 4.5l, and the ATF fluid isn't the cheapest, at least it...
Being in the 4wd circles where the dealers often play that game, because many of us modify our vehicles as soon as we get them. If the lift and gears did not...
Being in the 4wd circles where the dealers often play that game, because many of us modify our vehicles as soon as we get them. If the lift and gears did not...
The suggestions to replace spark plugs, cleaning of the air induction system and fuel injectors, and to confirm correct function of the HCAC valve all seem...
... wrote: ... Interesting that this particular Toyota shop would 'bless' 0W20 engine oil, but not changes to SLLC coolant or type WS transmission fluid. I...
Hi Doug ... I know nothing much about the Classic Prius. But does TSB TC006-03 in the Sat-1 files section not say that WS should not be used in a Classic...